The MHM in Emergencies project is a collaboration between Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the International Rescue Committee, and supported by Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises. The aim of this project is to expand the evidence and guidance on MHM during emergencies. Along with adding to the evidence base, the project has developed an MHM in emergencies toolkit in partnership with the humanitarian response community.

The purpose of the Labor Management Plan is to identify the main labor requirements and risks associated with the project, and help the IRC to determine the resources necessary to address project labor issues. The LMP will enable different project-related parties, for example, staff of the project implementing unit, contractors and sub-contractors and project workers, to have a clear understanding of what is required on a specific labor issue. The LMP is a living document, which is initiated early in project preparation, and is reviewed and updated throughout development and implementation of the project.

A Community health volunteer strategy for the management of hypertension and diabetes and COVID-19 detection among Syrian refugees in Jordan

The purpose of A Guide for Client Responsive Staff Management is to provide guidance and resources to staff of humanitarian agencies on the competencies required to develop a client responsive orientation.

Since medical waste is considered hazardous to users, healthcare workers, community and environment, the IRC has developed a Medical Waste Management Plan with a main objective to reduce disease burden and ensuring proper health spending. The plan includes delegation of responsibilities, involvement of occupational health and safety staff, considering of Infection Prevention and Control standards, waste minimization and segregation, the development and adoption of safe and environment-friendly technologies, and staff capacity building.